Water levels at Lake Mead, the rapidly-depleting reservoir at Hoover Dam, may force the federal government to make a drastic and historic decision affecting Southwest farmers. Source
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Houston hospital sued by 117 staff members for mandating COVID-19 vaccinations
More than 100 staff members at Houston Methodist Health are facing termination if they do not get the COVID-19 vaccine by midnight on June 7. They’re suing their employer over the policy, falsely claiming the vaccines are not fully tested nor proven safe. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
Turkish leader vows to tackle pollution fueling “sea snot” outbreak
Floating blobs of slimy muck released by marine organisms feasting on waste in warm water are choking Turkey’s seaboards. Source
Cobby, oldest male chimp in captivity in U.S., has died at 63
Officials in the San Francisco Zoo say the beloved Cobby and his companions were favorites with millions of visitors as they lived together in an outdoor moated exhibit. Source
Logan Paul goes the distance in bout against Floyd Mayweather
The YouTube personality celebrated the accomplishment of going the distance against the 44-year-old boxing legend. Source
Manchin says he’ll vote against Democratic elections bill
Manchin announced his opposition to the House-passed For the People Act in an op-ed Sunday. Source
Woman dies after falling in canyon at Zion National Park
The woman was said to have been “canyoneering” — following a body of water through a canyon by walking, swimming, rafting, climbing or rappelling. Source
3 dead, at least 5 hurt after shooting outside graduation party
The shooting in the Miami suburb of Kendall was the latest in a rash of them in the Miami-Dade area. One official pleaded, “Make this stop.” Source
Almost 40 killed as 2 express trains collide in Pakistan
Search and rescue efforts continued hours after a train derailed and was hit by another in Sindh province, with some people still trapped in the wreckage. Source
Arrests in road rage shooting that killed 6-year-old in California
Authorities in Orange County say the two suspects are likely to face murder charges. Aiden Leos was hit in the abdomen in the back seat of his mother’s car. Source